Kente Weaver at Loom in Kumasi Shrine in in a shrine lined with lanterns in Kumasi

Kente Weaver at Loom in Kumasi Shrine

by Viviana Newton

Soft, overcast light falls through the open eaves of a Kumasi shrine, illuminating a Ghanaian weaver seated at a wide wooden pedal loom. The weaver, dressed in cool-season attire, manipulates vibrant Kente strips of gold, red, and deep green with focused hands. Rows of paper lanterns hang from the dark timber beams above, their muted colors reflecting the diffused morning sky. A light drizzle blurs the view through the shrine's open sides, casting a sheen on the packed earth floor where woven threads accumulate. The texture of the rough wood contrasts with the smooth, glossy finish of the finished cloth. One red thread catches the light at the edge of the warp.

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Kente cloth Ghanaian weaver Kumasi shrine pedal loom African culture lanterns traditional craft textile weaving
Camera iPhone 16 Plus*AI-imagined, not shot. For real iPhone 16 Plus photos, grab one online.
Lens 26mm f/1.6
Focal Length 26mm
Aperture f/1.6
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 3200
Film processed in Lightroom Mobile
Location in a shrine lined with lanterns in Kumasi
Date 2024-03-09
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 6.7440, -1.5189
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